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Repeatedly Getting Blue Screen of Death

I currently have a 32 bit Vista Operating System and today I've been getting the blue screen of death. I haven't installed any new hardware or software and nothing has changed between yesterday and today, yet for some reason the blue screen keeps popping up on me. I couldn't even start my computer without the blue screen flashing up and the computer shutting down.

In the past, from time to time my monitor would turn black and then return to normal and window would pop up with a message along the lines of " Display driver stopped responding and has recovered". This probably was my warning sign to have my computer fixed, but since it wasn't bothering me too much and only happened occasionally I didn't get it looked at. I'm not sure if that's related to the blue screen of death or not, but thought it would be helpful to provide you with that information too.

I've started the computer in safe mood and was able to run the Malwarebyte's Anti-malware program as well as the tdsskiller program.

Description: Code Integrity is unable to verify the image integrity of the file \Device\HarddiskVolume1\Windows\System32\drivers\tcpip.sys because the set of per-page image hashes could not be found on the system.

Date: 2013-03-09 21:54:17.027

Description: Code Integrity is unable to verify the image integrity of the file \Device\HarddiskVolume1\Windows\System32\drivers\tcpip.sys because the set of per-page image hashes could not be found on the system.

Date: 2013-03-09 21:54:16.902

Description: Code Integrity is unable to verify the image integrity of the file \Device\HarddiskVolume1\Windows\System32\drivers\tcpip.sys because the set of per-page image hashes could not be found on the system.

Date: 2013-03-09 21:54:16.778

Description: Code Integrity is unable to verify the image integrity of the file \Device\HarddiskVolume1\Windows\System32\drivers\tcpip.sys because the set of per-page image hashes could not be found on the system.

Date: 2013-03-09 21:16:51.002

Description: Code Integrity is unable to verify the image integrity of the file \Device\HarddiskVolume1\Windows\winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-tcpip-binaries_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22713_none_b39feb737f8937a0\tcpip.sys because the set of per-page image hashes could not be found on the system.

Date: 2013-03-09 21:16:50.878

Description: Code Integrity is unable to verify the image integrity of the file \Device\HarddiskVolume1\Windows\winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-tcpip-binaries_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22713_none_b39feb737f8937a0\tcpip.sys because the set of per-page image hashes could not be found on the system.

Date: 2013-03-09 21:16:50.753

Description: Code Integrity is unable to verify the image integrity of the file \Device\HarddiskVolume1\Windows\winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-tcpip-binaries_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22713_none_b39feb737f8937a0\tcpip.sys because the set of per-page image hashes could not be found on the system.

Date: 2013-03-09 21:16:50.628

Description: Code Integrity is unable to verify the image integrity of the file \Device\HarddiskVolume1\Windows\winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-tcpip-binaries_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22713_none_b39feb737f8937a0\tcpip.sys because the set of per-page image hashes could not be found on the system.

Date: 2013-03-09 21:16:50.503

Description: Code Integrity is unable to verify the image integrity of the file \Device\HarddiskVolume1\Windows\winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-tcpip-binaries_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22713_none_b39feb737f8937a0\tcpip.sys because the set of per-page image hashes could not be found on the system.

Date: 2013-03-09 21:16:50.378

Description: Code Integrity is unable to verify the image integrity of the file \Device\HarddiskVolume1\Windows\winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-tcpip-binaries_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22713_none_b39feb737f8937a0\tcpip.sys because the set of per-page image hashes could not be found on the system.

I've updated Windows, however, several of the updates keep failing to update. I've restarted the computer and tried to update it and that didn't work and I also tried to update it in safe mode, but it wouldn't let me. Any advice?

Blue screen errors are for the most part caused by faulty third party drivers. Third party drivers are typically updated after the release of each Windows service pack. This improves their compatibility with the updated operating system and is why it is so important to have your version of Windows up to date before troubleshooting driver issues.

2.) Windows Update problems can be complex indeed; file corruption, registry errors, network problems, and even hardware issues. I am far from an expert in this area. I can only make the following suggestion:

I've cleared some space and now have about 40 GB free. I tried to update again after clearing space and I was able to do so, however, there are about 55 items that once again failed to update. It looks like most of the items that failed to update are related to "Security Update for Windows Vista". Do you think I have a virus or something that is preventing me from updating the windows security?

I downloaded the System Update Readiness Tool and when I clicked it on it, it started to install and then a popup window would pop up to inform me that "The update does not apply to your system." I also tried right clicking on it, but "Run as administrator" was not an option when I right clicked on it.

I downloaded the Vista Service Pack 2 and when I tried to install that it told me that the Vista Service Pack 2 has already been installed.

Well, it looks like you were able to update to Service Pack 2. That's good.

The System Update Readiness Tool that you previously ran was for Vista without SP2 installed. Try downloading and running this version of the tool. Reboot and try the updates again. It may or may not help.

I was able to run this version of The System Update Readiness Tool, but I'm still unable to update windows without having a few programs fail to update, mainly the security updates as mentioned before.

I haven't gotten any blue screens recently (but I also haven't been doing anything strenuous on the computer either besides trying to update it and running anti virus/malware). With that said, my screen blacks out and then freezes before returning to normal with the following message: "Display driver nvlddmkm stopped responding and has successfully recovered" a lot more frequently now. Do you think this is the faulty driver that caused my computer to blue screen in the first place? How do I know if my video card driver is up to date (I'm assuming this is my video card driver (?) but I'm not too sure).

1.) You seem to be making some headway with Windows updates. I would like you to attach a log file:

Please navigate to:C:\Windows\Logs\CBS folder.

Right mouse click on CheckSUR.persist(.log), and select Send to --> Compressed (zipped) folder.

Click Yes to create the compressed file on the Desktop.

Attach the compressed file with your next post or include it with information requested from Step #2 below.

2.) Now, to have a look at your minidump files and other logs, please follow the directions below to run the JCGriff2 BSOD collection app and post the findings. This will give us a better look at your graphics driver as well.

1) As I'm sure you've noticed I'm an idiot at times and I can't figure out how to attach a file to this post. I've looked for the paperclip attachment button as well as any button that would let me upload something, but I can't find it. So instead I uploaded the CheckSUR.persist file up on to file dropper. Here is the link for it: http://www.filedropper.com/checksurpersist

· x86 (32-bit)· What was original installed OS on system? I think XP and then it was upgraded to Vista· Is the OS an OEM version (came pre-installed on system) or full retail version (YOU purchased it from retailer)? Full retail version· Age of system (hardware) Not sure, but I probably got it around 2006-2007ish.· Age of OS installation - have you re-installed the OS? I think I upgraded to Vista in 2008 or 2009 and it hasn't been reinstalled since.

2.) atikmdag.sys is an ATI Graphics Driver. Your motherboard appears to have an onboard nVidia graphics chip and according to Speccy, you are running an nVIDIA GeForce 6600 graphics card so I'm not sure why the ATI graphics software is on the computer. Possibly a previous graphics card?